HPE 554M 

FlexFabric 10Gb 2-Port Adapter

The HPE FlexFabric 10Gb 2-Port 554M Adapter (part number 647590-B21) is a high-performance network interface card designed for HPE BladeSystem c-Class Gen8 servers. This dual-port adapter offers 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity and supports Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), enabling a converged network fabric that reduces the need for separate network and storage infrastructures. With its PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface and 128MB onboard flash memory, the 554M adapter delivers efficient data transfer rates and low latency, making it ideal for virtualized environments and data centers seeking to optimize network and storage traffic.

Features

The HPE FlexFabric 10Gb 2-Port 554M Adapter utilizes Emulex OneConnect® Universal Converged Network Adapter(UCNA) technology, providing support for multiple protocols including TCP/IP offload, TCP Offload Engine (TOE), and iSCSI. Its integration with HPE Virtual Connect FlexFabric modules allows each physical port to be virtualized into multiple NIC functions, enhancing bandwidth allocation and simplifying management. This adapter is particularly beneficial for organizations looking to consolidate their network and storage traffic onto a single adapter, thereby reducing hardware complexity and improving overall system efficiency.

Advanced Options

The HPE FlexFabric 10Gb 2-Port 554M Adapter is engineered for high reliability and performance in demanding server environments. Its dual-port design allows for flexible connectivity options, supporting both Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet protocols.